The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has welcomed and expressed strong support for the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact, describing it as a pivotal moment in the nation's ongoing efforts to improve healthcare.
This comes after the second Presidential Health Compact was signed by Acting President Paul Mashatile on Thursday, August 22 at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Today marks a significant milestone in our collective journey towards improving the health and well-being of our nation with the signing of the compact, Dhlomo said.
He said the Health Compact was originally established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2019 and it serves as a framework of co-operation among key stakeholders who play a critical role in ensuring positive health outcomes in South Africa.
The compact assigns specific roles and responsibilities to a wide range of stakeholders, all aimed to strengthen and prepare the health system for the implementation of the National Health Insurance NHI he said.
